Leak down test results

[stoopidfast]

I did my leak down test.  I pressured up to 6psi and I lost 1/2 lb over 3 minutes.  Is this acceptable or normal?  I sprayed very soapy water all over the top end and there were no leaks that I could find.  Is there anywhere else I should look?

Thanks 

[98_sheester]

6lbs for 6mins is passing remember...slow leak can get bigger remember

[stoopidfast]

Is it possibly the crank seals?  I did not take the covers off to check those.

[trickedcarbine]

Spray bottle of soapy water will tell you what's leaking.

[sleeper06]

Check em

[dirtydownunder]

use sealant on the crank/primary key, that can leak and if you assembled it all, you wont see it with soap.

Edited May 27, 2015 by dirtydownunder

[RadarRacing]

1/2 lb for a few minutes is a PASS if you ask me. I never worry about em if they will hold for that long. It would proba ly be leaking slightly from the crank key, and washer if you want to seal it. Otherwise it passed IMO.

[stoopidfast]

1/2 lb for a few minutes is a PASS if you ask me. I never worry about em if they will hold for that long. It would proba ly be leaking slightly from the crank key, and washer if you want to seal it. Otherwise it passed IMO.

Thank you. I will consider it a go! 

[Rigid_Banshee]

Kinda wondered the same thing, should it loose exaclty 1 pound of air for every minute that goes by ?

[sheerider11]

Thank you. I will consider it a go!

Just wait for the answer you want to hear I guess

[J-Madd]

Look for the leak, but if you can't find it run it.

[possum]

the actual caps you use can slightly leak also. check whats leaking if you cant find it. Like said run it.

[n2otoofast4u]

What is a leak down test???

[Bennett131]

I think its a new dance the kids are doing these days...